Glowing Inferno vs Solar Flare

How close are they?

ΔE 11.5, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Solar Flare is a little darker, warmer than Glowing Inferno.

Can I use Solar Flare instead of Glowing Inferno?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Solar Flare is a little darker, warmer than Glowing Inferno.

Can I use Glowing Inferno instead of Solar Flare?

The same difference applies the other way round: Glowing Inferno is a little lighter, cooler.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.